Petrographic description
Red Sierra Chica is a Granite quarried in Argentina, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICARGR00025. Its dominant tone is red.
Like every granite, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Sierra Chica Granite: complete guide
Overview
Sierra Chica is an Argentinian granite with a grey background and pinkish tinges. It is chosen for paving, cladding and street furniture where a neutral-warm colour and a robust stone are needed.
History and origin
Sierra Chica comes from Argentina, where the name is linked to an area with a quarrying tradition in the province of Buenos Aires. The granite has long been used for road paving, kerbs and construction. Today it is also offered as slabs for indoor and outdoor use. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is medium grey with pinkish feldspar crystals and dark minerals in small grains. The effect is a warm grey, with limited variations in tone. Polishing makes the pink component more visible, while rough finishes make it look an even light grey.
Uses
Suitable for outdoor floors, kerbs, setts, stairs and façades. Indoors it can be used for floors, thresholds and kitchen and bathroom worktops. In pedestrian areas a flamed or sandblasted finish is advisable.
Care and maintenance
It requires no special treatments: clean with water and a neutral detergent. A water-repellent impregnator limits staining in outdoor areas exposed to dirt or oils.
- Classification
- granite
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- outdoor and indoor
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Red Sierra Chica suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Red Sierra Chica per m²?
Indicative price from €70/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Red Sierra Chica shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
